Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Sandhya

On June 7, 2023, the naval and air force mission IRINI, representing the European Union, performed a flag inspection of the sanctioned tanker 'Sandhya' in the Mediterranean Sea. This inspection was part of the mission's ongoing high seas surveillance and enforcement activities. The operation adhered to Article 110 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which allows for visitation on the high seas under specific circumstances, especially when there are suspicions regarding a vessel's nationality or flag registration. The 'Sandhya' is currently listed under EU sanctions due to allegations of transporting or exporting crude oil and petroleum products from Russia, while also engaging in dubious and high-risk shipping practices. Its sanction status was officially enacted on July 20, 2025, as part of the EU's strategic measures against the Russian shadow fleet—a network of vessels believed to be circumventing the G7 and EU embargo and price cap. This inspection marks IRINI's third operation within just a few days; on June 1, the mission conducted a flag check on another oil tanker, 'Oneiroi' (IMO: 9390587), also under EU sanctions, and previously inspected the tanker 'Nelsa' (IMO: 9408205) on May 11. Each operation was rooted in the principles established by Article 110 of the Law of the Sea Convention, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to combating activities associated with the Russian shadow fleet. The mission continues to function effectively under its EU mandate, which has been extended until March 31, 2027.